Artec Industries Suspension Control Arm Bracket

Why Factory Control Arm Brackets Fail Off-Road

If you've spent any serious time on the trail, you already know that the factory suspension control arm brackets on most Jeeps are an afterthought. The lower control arm brackets on Jeep Wranglers are practically made of sheet metal — thin enough to bend, crack, or mangle on a single bad rock strike. Once a bracket is compromised, your control arm geometry shifts, handling degrades, and the axle loses its precise location under the vehicle. Suspension control arm brackets are a small part with an outsized effect on how your rig feels and performs, which is why the upgrade is worth doing right the first time.

Artec Industries: Heavy-Duty Brackets Built for the Trail

Artec Industries has built its reputation in the Jeep community around one core idea: factory components aren't strong enough for serious off-road use, and purpose-built replacements should be stronger, smarter, and longer-lasting. Their suspension control arm brackets are a direct expression of that philosophy.

Artec's heavy-duty replacement brackets are made from 1/4-in. thick steel plate for strength and feature grease fitting access on top to allow easy maintenance of your joint. That grease port is a thoughtful touch — it means you can service the joint without pulling the bracket, a real advantage when you're doing routine trail maintenance.

The brackets feature a 2.625-in. mounting width with a 9/16-in. bolt hole for common-sized cartridge joints. The integrated skid plate on the bottom of each bracket wraps around the joint, protecting it from direct impact and decreasing premature wear — without restricting joint movement. Tapered sides allow the brackets to be mounted at an angle on the frame without excess material hanging off the side, keeping everything clean and snag-free on the trail.

Upper & Lower Control Arm Bracket Options

Artec offers both upper and lower control arm bracket solutions for a wide range of popular platforms. Their UCA Brackets for 30/44 Trusses fit TJ, LJ, XJ, MJ, ZJ, and TJ/LJ Rubicon 44 axles — and when used with an Artec 30 Truss or Rubicon 44 Truss, the bracket provides an accurate location for the passenger-side upper control arm mount. On the lower end, their HD Lower Control Arm Brackets are designed to beef up the front axle LCA brackets on 2007–2017 Jeep JK models (all 4x4 variants).

It's worth noting that these brackets require welding to the axle and removal of the factory bracket, and welding should be performed by a competent welder. These are fabricator-grade components intended for builders who want a permanent, trail-proven solution — not a bolt-on patch.

Who These Brackets Are For

Off-roading is all about adventure, but bent and mangled factory upper control arm brackets can quickly spoil the fun. Artec's Heavy Duty Brackets provide a reliable replacement specifically designed to improve functionality. Whether you're building a dedicated rock crawler, a daily-driven lifted Jeep, or a long-travel overland rig, replacing worn or damaged factory brackets with Artec's CNC-cut steel units gives you confidence that your suspension geometry stays where you put it — no matter what the trail throws at you.